Food and Beverage Manager

Job Details Job Location: Hotel Oceana Santa Monica - SANTA MONICA, CA 90403 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 Salary/year Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Any Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service Opportunity This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join the team as a Food & Beverage Manager at the #1 Hotel in Los Angeles, as voted by Travel and Leisure:Oceana in Santa Monica, CA. This oceanfront, all-suite hotel reopened in July 2019 after undergoing a $35 million complete transformation. Expect an inventive menu, artfully prepared plates, and handcrafted cocktails to join a curated wine list—all resulting in a Southern California dining experience beyond compare. We are now seeking motivated and enthusiastic professionals to join our team as integral members. Responsibilities As the food and beverage Manager for the Hotel Oceana Santa Monica, you directly supervise all food and beverage staff and ensure unparalleled food service for both the restaurant and room service. Your goal is to achieve high guest satisfaction and exceptional service for our guests. You will use your at least three years of food and beverage experience (with at least one year in a supervisory role) in an elevated dining operation to direct and coordinate the restaurant’s day‑to‑day operations. Your attention to detail will support the management team in maximizing the restaurant’s profitability through adequate staff, vendor, and inventory management. You will frequently work with the on‑site leadership team to achieve revenue goals, hire, train and develop new staff, address guest concerns quickly and effectively, and ensure the hotel is meeting its regulatory obligations regarding food service, training, and employment. Your friendly, efficient, and high‑touch approach is essential for engaging with guests and team members while consistently enforcing company standards to drive results. The How… This section outlines the daily operational responsibilities. You will direct and coordinate the restaurant’s day‑to‑day operations, manage staffing, vendor relations, inventory, and ensure compliance with food service standards and regulations. Your role will involve overseeing the profitability of the restaurant, achieving revenue goals, and maintaining high standards of service excellence. The Details… You will work a full‑time hospitality schedule defined by operational needs, including weekends and holidays. Willing to conform to hotel dress and grooming standards, which include meeting uniform standards, no visible tattoos while wearing a uniform, no unnatural hair colors, no piercings other than one pair of earrings, and neatly groomed facial hair. Benefits: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance options. The company provides auto‑enrollment in its 401(k) plan after 60 days of employment. New employees accrue 40 hours of vacation in the first year and earn 80 hours of paid sick leave per year. Eligible employees also receive holiday pay (if working) or paid holidays (if scheduled off) for six yearly holidays. Qualifications (Required Skills and Abilities) Treats all guests with the highest level of concern and care; demonstrates a natural disposition towards personal and public safety; operates from a place of integrity, honesty, and ethics Able and willing to maintain regular attendance and punctuality to ensure all essential duties are fulfilled Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to write and speak clearly Treats everyone with respect and dignity, accepts responsibility and takes ownership of tasks, follows through on commitments, takes initiative and maintains confidentiality Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations Ability to function well in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management or other related areas of study At least two years of food and beverage experience in a luxury food‑service environment is required Minimum of one year of experience in a supervisory role Prior catering experience preferred Food handling certifications (ServSafe) required Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software Physical Requirements Expected work hours: Full‑time on a schedule defined by operational needs Travel: None Able to frequently lift or move items weighing up to 10 pounds; occasionally needs to lift or move items weighing up to 20 pounds Able to use hands to use and manipulate tools and objects or control equipment; adequate vision to do the same safely Able to move about the property to perform assigned tasks and responsibilities, including standing for extended periods, walking, climbing stairs, stooping, kneeling, or crouching to perform functions FLSA Status: Exempt Equal Opportunity Employer Hotel Oceana Santa Monica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Disclaimer Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr